Want to Eat Less Today? The Secret Has to Do With How You Make Your AM Smoothie

Do you make smoothies for breakfast? They're a great way to start the day, especially if you're loading up on fruits (or even veggies)! But, did you know that people who make their smoothies this way, end up feeling more satisfied and eating less later on?

Do you make smoothies for breakfast? They're a great way to start the day, especially if you're loading up on fruits (or even veggies)! But, did you know that people who make their smoothies this way, end up feeling more satisfied and eating less later on?

Trying to pin down just what makes us feel more satisfied and why, British researchers took a look at smoothies, which many of us have for breakfast. What does it take to make a really filling and satisfying smoothie? Not creaminess, not fat and calories, but rather texture.

That's right, the thicker the drink, the greater the chance you'll feel satisfied and eat less later on, at least according to this study. I find this news so fascinating, because, again, "thickness" often has nothing to do with fat or calories. You can bump up the thickness of your morning smoothie by adding a banana, using more ice, or even blending in some oats or spinach for added fiber and texture.